what is Lower Blood Pressure
Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps blood throughout your body. When your blood pressure is consistently higher than normal, it's called hypertension or high blood pressure. High blood pressure can lead to serious health problems such as heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease. Lowering blood pressure involves reducing the force of blood against the artery walls. A normal blood pressure reading is typically around 120/80 mmHg (millimeters of mercury), with the first number (systolic pressure) indicating the pressure in your arteries when your heart beats and the second number (diastolic pressure) indicating the pressure in your arteries when your heart rests between beats. To lower blood pressure, lifestyle changes such as maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, reducing salt intake, and limiting alcohol cons...